Pet-Friendly Apartments

As a pet owner searching for apartments, what do you look for? It is one thing for a place to be pet-friendly, but many apartment complexes are going all-out for their four-legged residents. They feature dog parks, pet stations, pet-friendly events, and more. It’s great to see more apartment complexes not only willing to accept pets, but to embrace them. It makes things so much easier for a pet owner (not having to drive to a dog park, for example).

Rosehill Pointe in Lenexa, near Kansas City, is just such a community. They’ve just completed renovations that include the largest dog park in the area. If you happen to live in the Kansas City area, stop in on Saturday, February 9 and help them celebrate their Grand Re-Opening — there will be food, door prizes, and (of course) dog park activities.

The Animal Rescue Alliance (T.A.R.A) will be on-site with adoptable pets. And, according to Kelly Johnson, the Marketing Director for Maxus Properties, “We are partnering with T.A.R.A to waive the non-refundable portion of the pet deposit for people who adopt at the event.”

So be sure to check it out – you may end up with a new apartment and a new four-legged roommate!

When you bring your new pet home, be sure you take the necessary steps to be a responsible pet owner. Consider crate-training your puppy to minimize “accidents.” Clean and vacuum frequently to keep your apartment tidy and fresh-smelling. Carry bags and clean up after your pet while walking him. If you have a cat, scoop the litter box out daily. Be sure to follow the apartment community’s pet rules, and keep an open-door policy with your apartment manager. By being a responsible pet owner, you’ll help ensure that your apartment community remains pet-friendly.